No time to knit a sweater? Now whipping up a sweater, scarf, rug, pillow, throw, bag, or backpack takes just a few hours instead of a few days. The Secret? Fat needles. Really fat needles. With clear instructions and great ideas from author Sally Harding, even beginners can learn to knit and make a scarf--"all in the same day! Each fun project teaches a new technique, including chained edgings, textured seed stitch, beaded tassels, buttonholes, yarn twisting, rag knitting with strips of fabric, and more. Superfast projects open up a world of crafting possibilities. Forgotten birthday? Knit a pillow. Lastminute dinner invite? Knit a tote bag. Need a favor? Knit a throw. Here's everyone's chance to get in on fast knit, fat needle fun!

Sally Harding is passionate about antique textiles and embroideries, and has had a long line of needlework-related professions. Sally co-authored a major needlework encyclopedia in the late 1970s and has authored and edited books and articles on knitting, crochet, and embroidery ever since. She was the Technical Knitting Editor for Vogue Knitting from 1982 to 1983 when it made a comeback as the premier American knitting magazine. For many years she has edited most of the much-admired books of designer Kaffe Fassett, and been endlessly inspired by his invaluable contribution to knitting. A knitting "engineer" and pattern writer, as well as a designer, Sally delights in experimenting with knitting techniques.

Book Description C&amp;T Publishing, 2005. Book Condition: New. Brand New, Unread Copy in Perfect Condition. A+ Customer Service! Summary: No time to knit a sweater? Now whipping up a sweater, scarf, rug, pillow, throw, bag, or backpack takes just a few hours instead of a few days. The Secret? Fat needles. Really fat needles. With clear instructions and great ideas from author Sally Harding, even beginners can learn to knit and make a scarf--"all in the same day! Each fun project teaches a new technique, including chained edgings, textured seed stitch, beaded tassels, buttonholes, yarn twisting, rag knitting with strips of fabric, and more. Superfast projects open up a world of crafting possibilities. Forgotten birthday? Knit a pillow. Lastminute dinner invite? Knit a tote bag. Need a favor? Knit a throw. Here's everyone's chance to get in on fast knit, fat needle fun!. Bookseller Inventory # ABE_book_new_1571203117